Job Description

• Are you a registered Nurse Practitioner with a current practising certificate?
• Have you got evidence of successful teaching in a relevant field?
• Do you have a Master’s degree or equivalent?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a two-year fixed-term, part-time Clinical Practice Adviser to join Te Puna Hauora – School of Health, with a start month of March 2026.

Key responsibilities:

• To coordinate HLTH 544 - Nurse Practitioner Practicum course.
• To provide supervision, instruction, and academic mentorship for specific nurse practitioner candidates.
• Participation in planning and development activities related to HLTH544.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated, student-focused individual, with experience in advanced nursing practice and supporting professional learning.

The successful applicant will have completed Masters qualification and be a registered Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing Council of New Zealand. 

Key requirements:

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent).
• Registered Nurse Practitioner with a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrated evidence of some successful teaching in a relevant field at tertiary level.
• Demonstrated evidence of good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work with students and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.

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Close date for vacancy: 19 February 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Dr Jill Wilkinson (Jill.willkinson@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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